Dennis Snow, president of the Steel Horse Rally, told 40/29 News rain or shine people can expect the Steel Horse Rally to be underway in downtown Fort Smith

"Bikers aren’t afraid to ride in the rain. We have rain gear. We just don’t want anything severe so as long as weather cooperates and even if it’s a little wet it is on rain or shine” said Snow.

Although the rally may be wet, most of the concerts will be indoors at the Fort Smith Convention Center. Last year, the concerts were at the River Front Amphitheater.

The parade on Saturday starts at 4 p.m. and organizers expect it to continueunless there is severe weather.

Snow told 40/29 News people should expect to see portions of Garrison Avenue and Rogers Avenue closed to close throughout the weekend.

"“We encourage people to bring an umbrella if it’s raining, or just to be on the safe side. They can walk up and down Garrison Avenue, enjoy the shops, the bars, the restaurants and check out all of our vendors” said Snow.

This year the Steel Horse Rally has vendors from 20 states.

There will be free parking in the garage on Rogers Avenue and the parking lot off Garrison Avenue across the street from the West End Park.

Portions of Rogers Avenue will be closed Saturday morning when Fort Smith of History Museum will hold an event. On Saturday afternoon, the Steel Horse Rally parade will come through downtown so Garrison Avenue will be closed from 5th Street to 11th Street up to Cisternia Park. Drivers can expect detours to Wheeler Avenue or A Street.

Last year, the Steel Horse Rally raised more than $6,500 for local charities. This year the charities include the Fort Smith Museum of History, The Gregory Kistler Treatment Center, Earthbound Angels Inc., Hannah House and The Fort Smith Children's Emergency Shelter - Independent Living Program.